Cassandra's Dream

Woody Allen is still making movies at the rate of at least one a year. The problem is that he doesn’t make good movies at the rate of one a year.

"...director likes to take a hands-off approach with his actors and avoid rehearsal in the name of a speedy..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

For Your Consideration

Although it attempts to skewer Hollywood, this new comedy from Christopher Guest, and his loyal troupe of improv actors doesn’t have even a drop of affection for its characters.

"...since I saw it 15 years ago. “We are actors,” it goes. “We are the opposite of people.” That..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Mother

From the director of Notting Hill comes this story about a middle-aged woman who reignites her sex life with a much younger man.

"...for each leg in this romantic triangle, and the actors – in particular Reid and Craig – give fearlessly..."

July 2, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Chalk

"...of inner-city street people and filmmakers. What these down-and-out actors lack in subtle acting chops they compensate for in..."

July 30, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Institute Benjamenta

"...their first to utilize, to any great degree, human actors. While some may find this the ultimate departure for..."

April 19, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Midwinter's Tale

"...at Christmastime and attempt to stage Hamlet with seven actors and no money? They're a plucky little breed, show..."

March 15, 1996 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Give Me Liberty

Chaotic story of disability doesn't get completely lost on its trip

"...literally, to cross untouched racial divides. The casting of actors with disabilities for every character with a disability is..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Movie Review by Lilli Hime

Back Roads

Dark family drama works, but was better as a book

"...is a fair amount here to like. Like many actors moving behind the camera, Pettyfer may err a bit..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Going in Style

Three old-timers plan to rob a bank

"...as interesting as watching (in both instances) three consummate actors bouncing off one another and delighting in the interplay...."

April 7, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

McFarland, USA

Despite heavy sports-underdog cliches, this film with Kevin Costner as the coach of an all-Latino high school track team taps into a lot of modern realities.

"...1 with a bullet in my personal cache of actors to fixate on. Admittedly, the fussy contretemps over his..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

This Is Where I Leave You

Awfully likeable ensemble comedy.

"...couch. But when you put this many funny, empathetic actors in one room, a middlebrow entertainment is bound to..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Sayles Talk

More on the making of 'Go for Sisters' from John Sayles

"...say: about his writing process, how he works with actors, and – spoiler alert! – the film's ending...."

Dec. 7, 2013 Screens Post by Robert Faires

Othello

In jeans and T-shirts, five British actors summoned Othello's pride and Iago's envy with relentless ferocity

"...John Simon writes, "No matter what they do, American actors will never equal British ones in Shakespeare, at the..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Arts Review by Stacy Alexander Evans

10 Years

This ensemble comedy follows a group of friends on the evening of their 10th high school reunion.

"...hairlines, hips, and bright-eyed optimism, or watching ridiculously good-looking actors play-act through the same paces. In his directorial debut,..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Warrior's Way

An Asian assassin seeks refuge in a small town in the American Badlands where ninjas and cowboys duke it out.

"...OD Lynne – that at times it appears the actors attempted to out-act the digital set-pieces they knew would..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Did You Hear About the Morgans?

Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker play a feuding New York City couple who rediscover their love while out West.

"...Music and Lyrics) almost makes the viewer wish that actors Grant and Parker, who each here underplay their signature..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Speed Racer

The Wachowski brothers' hyperbolic film is supersaturated with outrageously eye-popping visuals, but there's nary an honest emotion in sight.

"...CGI-drenched Hot Wheels world with living, breathing, identifiably organic actors: Into the Wild's Hirsch as Speed, a mountainous Goodman..."

May 9, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

What Happens in Vegas

Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher – two Hollywood actors known for their prankishness and pluck – never manage to convince us that this Sin City comedy is fun.

"...in this jaded comedy of unmarriage starring two Hollywood actors known for their prankishness and pluck. Overplucked here, turns..."

May 9, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Dead Girl

The filmmaker and an all-star cast create this somber murder mystery that has little mystery but is filled with a deep foreboding about the anguish that dominates some women's lives.

"...although the episodic structure provides a sizable number of actors with small but substantive roles. The Dead Girlis a..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Ugly Kid

"...bits in The Ugly Kid come from the young actors onscreen, as cohesive and realistic a bunch of misfits..."

June 15, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nico and Dani

This Spanish import is a coming-of-age dramedy whose (nearly) teenage stars are natural actors, whose direction is unforced, and whose sexual themes are treated with candor and humor.

"...a coming-of-age dramedy whose (nearly) teenage stars are natural actors, whose direction is unforced, and whose sexual themes are..."

March 23, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The House of Mirth

"...impedes our clear understanding of motivations by restricting the actors' facial expressions and honest reactions. Never an actress gifted..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tumbleweeds

"...J. Pollard, Laurel Hollomon and Lois Smith. This wonderful actors' piece deservedly earned star Janet McTeer an Academy Award..."

March 4, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Impostors

"...of street theatre acted out by two unemployed, down-on-their-luck actors, Arthur and Maurice, who both believe that the most..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Fallen Angels

Shot as a companion piece to Chungking Express, this film captures Wong Kar-Wai's fascination with young urban pilgrims and their nocturnal wanderings and cinematographer Christopher Doyle's narcotizing wizardry with light and color.

"...emerges unbidden. This unstructured approach poses obvious challenges to actors, but often (as is the case with Fallen Angels)..."

April 10, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Krippendorf's Tribe

"...to China. Then add the dubious charms of white actors camping it up in blackface pretending to be primitive..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Chronicle of a Disappearance

"...of life in his homeland. The use of non-professional actors helps Suleiman sustain the documentary-like flavor of his tableaux;..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The First Wives Club

"...screen. Where else could one see three talented, attractive actors like Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton reduced..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Double Dragon

"...for great writing these days. Both are surprisingly good actors. Unfortunately, there are no further surprises. Patrick, who played..."

Nov. 4, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

Tombstone

"...unto themselves, can make a great Western -- director, actors and script are the most obvious. More often than..."

Dec. 31, 1993 Movie Review by Louis Black

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